domineer

[dom-uh-neer]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to rule arbitrarily or despotically; tyrannize.

2. to tower; to tower over or above.

   The castle domineers the town.

domineer

/ ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə /

verb

1. to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously

Word History and Origins

Origin of domineer¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominārī, equivalent to domin(us) “lord” + -ārī infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of domineer¹

C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to _dominate

Example Sentences

Todd Marinovich, the test-tube quarterback with a domineering father whose promising football career was cut short by addiction, discusses his memoir.

From Los Angeles Times

Men are born to be strong, domineering and intelligent, while women are fated to be weak, submissive and emotionally irrational.

From Salon

"It's a very, very controlling and coercive and domineering tactic" which requires "wider awareness," he added.

From BBC

His domineering and abusive father encouraged his son to practise on toy musical instruments; by the age of eight, he was a consummate piano player and a regular in a local church choir.

From BBC

The Americans were favourites to win a fourth successive title after domineering victories in the previous three editions of the biennial event.

From BBC